On the recordAugust 30, 2025
Congress—and only Congress—passes budgets. Because the president's job is to take care the laws are faithfully executed, he must spend the money as directed. Trump's 'pocket recissions' are lawless and absurd.
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Raskin emphasizes the constitutional duty of Congress in budget matters and criticizes Trump's actions.
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